105 F degrees. This road crosses the desert park and goes to Borrego Springs, population of 2,565. Borrego in Spanish means sheep (Is it right, Jesus, and Loes?)

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is part of the Colorado Desert. It's the second largest park within the continental United States.

A vista of the desert.

Ocotillo is a plant that grows extremely slowly.

Details of the Ocotillo.

Barrel cactus. The cactus can hold up to 90% of its weight in water and survive months without rain. "Peninsular bighorn sheep sometimes eat barrel cactus. With their horns, they break open the top of the cactus and eat the juicy flesh."

Peninsular Bighorn Sheep (From Wikipedia)

Top of a barrel cactus, where the flowers grow.

"Please, don't touch me."

"Don't touch me either."

I have found just a few flowers this time of the year (early June). March through May is the best time for flower lovers.

This amazing color has inspired me to choose the background of this Tabblo.

During my short visit to the desert, I saw several small animals, listened to birds, saw a coyote crossing the road. The desert does not stay quiet in a sunny day.

Resilience. (Thanks for the word, Deb! :)

Two Ocotillo plants.

The desert still gets a few inches of rain per year. More rain, more flowers in the spring.

Home on wheels. A comfortable way to travel around the country. This recreational vehicle costs more than US$120,000. And don't forget the money for the gas...